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CRITICIZES Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word criticizes. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word criticizes. (close relations)
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belittles
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

berates
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

castigates
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censures
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastises
verbv
verb

• censure severely

condemns
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

defames
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

denounces
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

disapproves
verbv
verb

• consider bad or wrong

• deem wrong or inappropriate

disparages
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

excoriates
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

lambastes
verbv
verb

• To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.

• (dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

maligns
verbv
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

rebukes
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reproaches
nounn
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

scolds
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

slanders
verbv
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

upbraids
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

vilifies
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

appraise
verbv
verb

• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

• consider in a comprehensive way

Best Hypernyms For CRITICIZES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for criticizes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
act comment notice remark
Phrases (1)
point out

Alternatives for BELITTLES

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